Learning through trekking in Goa on World Earth Day

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Vivekanand Environment Awareness Brigade, a Goa-based NGO, organised a trek to Sonal Uste village, in North Goa, on the occasion of World Earth Day.

Goa| Trekking| World Earth Day| Sonal Uste village | Photo: Sanish Avkhale

The trek saw the participation of, both, youngsters and children from all over Goa.

Goa| Trekking| World Earth Day| Sonal Uste village | Photo: Sanish Avkhale

During the trek, participants got to learn about various essential features of the ecology as well as its importance.

Goa| Trekking| World Earth Day| Sonal Uste village| Ecology | Photo: Sanish Avkhale

Resource persons, Ramesh Zarmekar, Vitthal Shelke and Sanket Naik gave enlightening lectures on the subject of Goa's flora and fauna.

Goa| Trekking| World Earth Day| Sonal Uste village| Flora| Fauna | Photo: Sanish Avkhale

Renowned environmentalist, Rajendra Kerkar, spoke about Goa's important River Mhadei and the need to save it.

Goa| Trekking| World Earth Day| Sonal Uste village| River Mhadei | Photo: Sanish Avkhale

What was interesting is that the participants dispersed seed balls in the forest contributing in their own little way on the occasion of World Earth Day.

Goa| Trekking| World Earth Day| Sonal Uste village| Seed balls | Photo: Sanish Avkhale

The trek turned out to be a learning experience for the participants.

Goa| Trekking| World Earth Day| Sonal Uste village | Photo: Sanish Avkhale

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